Missouri / Corrections
Agency file
The Corrections runs the corrections system — operating prisons and jails, supervising people in custody, and managing parole or probation.
In 2025, this agency had 13,813 employees with median total compensation of $37,946; the highest distinct record was $189,788.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 13,813 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($37,946) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $65,027 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,794. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $441.2M — | 13,107 — | $35,992 — |
| 2024 | $474.5M ▲ 7.5% | 13,715 ▲ 4.6% | $36,729 ▲ 2.0% |
| 2025 | $495.4M ▲ 4.4% | 13,813 ▲ 0.7% | $37,946 ▲ 3.3% |
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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Ernest Carothers is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $55,969.
Laundry Manager/Corrections
Tonya Wood is a Laundry Manager at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $55,968.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Brent Fuller serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,952.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michael Morris is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $55,945.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Levi Laster works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Levi earned $55,935 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Ethan Winders holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,935.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Elizabeth Moore holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,930.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Margaret Sullivan is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $55,911.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Melissa Trammell is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $55,903.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Pilar Camargo serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,900.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Laurie Peppers is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $55,897.
Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Brian Brondel serves as a Specialized Trades Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,893.
Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
Gregory Goodwin works as a Staff Development Trainer for Corrections. Gregory earned $55,867 in 2025.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Melissa Harrison is a Correctional Program Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $55,865.
Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Denna Kaelin works as a Probation and Parole Assistant for Corrections. Denna earned $55,862 in 2025.
Senior Correctional Industries Supervisor/Corrections
Jimmy Anderson holds the role of Senior Correctional Industries Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,850.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Caleb Peterson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,843.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Angela Mosier holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,841.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Andrew Schneider holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,839.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Adris Hamilton holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,838.
Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
Brian Bingaman works as a Staff Development Trainer for Corrections. Brian earned $55,834 in 2025.
Specialized Trades Supervisor/Corrections
Richard Allgier is a Specialized Trades Supervisor at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $55,833.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Roger Green works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Roger earned $55,828 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Austin Brown works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Austin earned $55,825 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Jakob Smith holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,822.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Corrections
Bethany Mcdermott holds the role of Senior Non-Commission Investigator at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,820.
Senior Probation and Parole Assistant/Corrections
Bobby Johnson holds the role of Senior Probation and Parole Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,816.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Leah Snapp works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Leah earned $55,815 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Kimberly Tuttle is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $55,812.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kevin Hopkins works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kevin earned $55,808 in 2025.
Vocational Education Instructor/Corrections
At Corrections, Shawn Harris serves as a Vocational Education Instructor. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,800.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Shawnnah Devine holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,793.
Correctional Program Lead/Corrections
Tara Murphy works as a Correctional Program Lead for Corrections. Tara earned $55,790 in 2025.
Senior Specialized Trades Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Richard Wilkinson serves as a Senior Specialized Trades Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,780.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Karry Keeney works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Karry earned $55,774 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Amber Fuller serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,769.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Bruce Bailey works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Bruce earned $55,768 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Natasha Grote holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,767.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Corrections
Lacie Mcclellan-Fox is a Senior Non-Commission Investigator at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $55,767.
Social Services Specialist/Corrections
Thomas Kelley is a Social Services Specialist at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $55,764.